Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

CYHU / YHU

Montréal, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 00:22Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
00:22Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
12 kt
360°
3 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYHU 150022Z AUTO 36012KT 3SM -RA BR BKN005 OVC009 11/10 A2981 RMK SLP096

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
590 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
990 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 900 feet and 3 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 12 knots. Runway 06L/24R is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 3 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain, Mist between 00:00Z and 13:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (90 ft)
Pressure Alt
218 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -240 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYHU 150028Z 1500/1524 01011KT 2SM -RA BR OVC005 TEMPO 1500/1513 6SM -RA BR SCT005 OVC010 FM151300 03008KT P6SM SCT008 OVC040 FM151600 04005KT P6SM BKN040 BKN100 BECMG 1518/1520 26008KT FM152200 26008KT P6SM SCT100 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:48Z BASE
+0h
IFR 10° 11 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHU
06L ✈️
24R
06R ✈️
24L
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 06L
7,840 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
6.0 kt 10.4 kt
60° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 06R
3,920 ft 100 ft ASP 47°
6.0 kt 10.4 kt
60° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
2,800 ft 150 ft ASP 83°
2.1 kt 11.8 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHU

10,163 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.4%
MVFR
29.2%
IFR
10%
LIFR
3.4%

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.5%
NE
10.6%
E
4.6%
SE
4.9%
S
17.9%
SW
16.1%
W
21.9%
NW
6.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.3°C
Range: -28°C to 29°C
-28°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

May October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 10,163 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHU
IATA Code: YHU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Montréal
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.517502°
Longitude: -73.416901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 7,840 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 3,920 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

Overview

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport serves the greater Montréal area as a medium-sized airport located southeast of the city. Positioned at 90 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Québec region, supporting various general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 55.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 29.5% of observations. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -28°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 0.4°C. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.7 knots create generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial length variations: 06L/24R at 7,840 feet, 06R/24L at 3,920 feet, and 10/28 at 2,800 feet. Visibility averages 7.4 statute miles, with only 4.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrences (0.5%).

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components (4.9 knots for the 06 runways and 6.1 knots for 10/28). September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions with consistent wind patterns and good visibility.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.